Sixteenth Generation

7858. Thomas Edison "Tommy" Woods was born on 15 January 1928 in Four Horse, Weston Co., Wyoming, USA. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Raven Creek, Weston Co., Wyoming, USA. He died on 1 July 1996 at the age of 68 in Upton, Weston Co., Wyoming, USA. Tommy was buried in Mt. Pisgah Cmtry., Gillette, Campbell Co., Wyoming, USA. South Dakota Marriages:
Name: Thomas Woods
Age: 21
Gender: Male
Spouse: Irene Harris
Marriage Date: 23 Apr 1948
Marriage County: Pennington
County of Residence: Crook
Post Office: Moorecroft Wyo
License # 259157; Reg. # 14-140.
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SSDI Name: Thomas E. Woods
SSN: 504-20-8240
Last Residence: 82730 Upton, Weston, Wyoming
Born: 15 Jan 1928
Died: 1 Jul 1996
State (Year) SSN issued: South Dakota
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Born in Weston County, WY ("You won't find Four Horses on any map,") says wife Betty Camblin Woods in 8/1987. She adds, "He never forgave his mom for naming him Edison, but his mom stated that she 'wanted to name him after someone important". Baptized with the rest of his family into the Presbyterian faith on 4/21/1957, Tommy was a Republican. Tommy was delivered by midwife (Mrs. Hatfield) on the George Davis ranch, where his Father ("Jumbo") had been working. He attended two years of high school at Sundance, Crook, WY, following grade school at Upton country & town, Sheridan country & town, and Newcastle Jr. High.
Update 2/2/97: Is buried Mt. Pisgah Cemetery, Gillette, Campbell,WY. According to funeral bulletin: Funeral Services held 2 PM Friday, July 5, 1996 at First Presbyterian Church, Gillette, Campbell, WY. Officiant Rev. Peggy Cooper. Pallbearers John Ackerman, Robert Donner, Sam Bunsu, Mike Stone, Don Jones, Bill Rader. Special music: "Peace in the Valley," "Amazing Grace," "Beyond Sunset," organist Louise Dickey, Soloist Elizabeth Rigsby. Military Grave side Rites provided by American Legion Post #42 and Wilson-Noecker Funeral Home, Gillette, Campbell, WY.
Married in First Presbyterian Church, Gillette, Campbell, WY. Married by same minister as baptized the Woods family (Thomas Edison, Betty, and children). Baptisms took place on 4-21-1957, for all members, at time of infant baptism of daughter, Roxanne. Son Dennis was later baptized as infant by same minister (Reverend Phoenix).
Married: 31 DEC 1951 in Gillette, Campbell, WY
From on-line records of James Woods.
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Thomas E. Woods Services
Funeral services for Thomas E. Woods, 68, Upton, were held 2 PM Friday, July 5, 1996 at First Presbyterian Church, Gillette, (Campbell, WY), with Rev. Peggy Cooper officiating. Burial with full military honors provided by American Legion Post $41 at Mt. Pisgah Cem., Gillette, (Campbell, WY).
He died Monday July 1, 1996, at his home in Upton as a result of heart failure. He had open heart surgery in 1982 to replace the aortic valve with an artificial implant which lasted nearly 14 years.
Thomas was born Jan 15, 1928 at Four Horse, Weston, WY with the help of a midwife, Mrs. Hatfield, to Lester V. and Vesta G. (Roach) Woods. Lester "Jumbo" was working as a cowbou on the George Davis Ranch.
He grew up and attended several schools, including Upton, Sherican and Newcastle.
He joined th US Army and took his basic training at Fort Ord, CA. He was released from active duty at the end of World War II and was called back to service during the Korean Conflict. During his service time he received a Pacific Service Ribbon, two Oak Leaf Clusters, United Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, 1 SVC Star, Nation Defence SVC Medal from the 24th Division. He was discharged as a Corporal in 1954.
He married Betty Lou Camblin Dec 31, 1951at the First Presbyterian Church, Gillette, with Rev. Phoenix officiating.
Four children were born to this marriage - Gary, Sheri, Roxanne and Dennis. They were also blessed with five grandchildren, from Sheri, Zachary and Emily Haas; Gary from Michael; and Kyle and Cory from Dennis. Roxanne helped raise three step-children.
Tom had many friends and neighbors whom he enjoyed "shooting the breeze" with.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou, of Upton, two sons Gary Woods of Gillette, and Dennis Woods of Apple Valley, MN; two daughters, Sheri Haas of Corvalis, OR and Roxanne Clark of Salida, CO; five grandchildren; two sisters Marion Wilbur of Arizona, and Maxine Sorter of Texas; and several nephews and nieces.
He was preceeded in death by his parents, two brothers, Jack and Bill Woods; amnd three sisters, Myrle Marquiss, Elenore Plemmons and Patsy Peterson.
Wilson-Noecker Funeral Home, Gillette, was in charge of arrangements.
(Pallbearers John Ackerman, Robert Donner, Sam Bunsu, Mike Stone, Don Jones, Bill Rader. Special music: "Peace in the Valley", "Amazing Grace", "Beyond Sunset", organist Louise Dickey, Soloist Elizabeth Rigsby).
Weston County Gazette, July 11, 1996, page 2.}

Thomas Edison "Tommy" Woods and Irene Harris were married on 23 April 1948 in Rapid City, Pennington Co., South Dakota, USA. They were divorced. Irene Harris was born in 1926.

Thomas Edison "Tommy" Woods and Betty Lou Camblin were married on 31 December 1951 in Gillette, Campbell Co., Wyoming, USA. Betty Lou Camblin was born on 20 August 1926 in Gillette, Campbell Co., Wyoming, USA. She died on 9 November 2013 at the age of 87 in Gillette, Campbell Co., Wyoming, USA. She was buried in Mount Pisgah Cmtry., Gillette, Campbell Co., Wyoming, USA. Parents
Earl Edwin Camblin 1877–1950
Christina Irene Ziegler Camblin 1893–1978
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Find a Grave Memorial ID 152120122.
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Funeral services for Betty Lou Woods will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Burry Bessie officiating.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Gillette Memorial Chapel.

Betty Lou Camblin Woods, 87, passed away November 9, 2013 at the Pioneer Manor in Gillette, WY. She was born August 20, 1926 in Gillette, one of eight children to Christina (Zigler) & Edwin Earl Camblin. She was raised at the Pumpkin Butte Ranch against the backdrop of the Great Depression, which meant raising livestock, growing food, and chores that put food on the table. She attended a one-room school by riding horseback in all types of weather. Betty experienced frost-bit toes on one or more occasions. Attending high school in Gillette meant paying room and board to stay with families in town. She graduated from high school in 1945. Then she entered the Nursing Cadet Corps to train as a nurse in Billings, MT. She became an RN in 1948, and returned to the ranch to help her parents. Her employment as a nurse began at Natrona County Hospital in 1949.

Betty married Thomas Edison Woods on Dec. 31, 1951 in Gillette, WY. Tommy was serving in the U.S. Army in Korea when Gary Thomas Woods was born. Tommy returned home in 1954 and the Woods' made their home in Upton, and in quick succession three more children followed: Sheri Lue , Roxanne, and Dennis Lee. The Woods' home at the corner of Pine and Division served as the family home for the next 48 years. Betty resumed employment as a nurse for the Upton Public Schools. Betty also helped start the Upton Clinic with Dr. Hudson. After the clinic closed, Betty nursed peopled in her own home or made visits to their homes. For such service, she was formally recognized by the City of Upton.

In 1970 Betty returned to nursing at the Crook County Hospital in Sundance, WY and worked there until a car accident in November 1971. After her recovery her life interests changed. She delved into photography and local history. In the late 1980's she completed two genealogical works: stories of the Camblin and Woods families. She also wrote articles for the centennial celebration books in honor of the pioneers who settled Campbell and Weston counties. Betty continued to live in Upton after Tommy died in 1996. What began as forgetfulness developed into dementia. During this time we owe many thanks to the kind people of Upton. Under their watchful eye, she was able to stay in her home until 2005, when she entered Pioneer Manor. We are grateful to the care she received while at the Manor.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her two brothers (Earl and William Camblin) and four sisters (Rosalee Johnston, Estelene Williams. Josephine Fortin, and DeLaine Wagner).

She is survived by her sister, Alberta Cox, of Moorcroft, WY, her 4 children, 6 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren.
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United States Public Records
Name Betty L Woods
Event Date 01 Aug 1981-15 Nov 2007
Event Place Upton, Wyoming
Birth Date 20 Aug 1926
Address Upton, Wyoming 82730
Address Date 01 Aug 1981-15 Nov 2007
Possible Relatives Thomas E Woods
Affiliate Identifier 101945747

Thomas Edison "Tommy" Woods and Betty Lou Camblin had the following children: